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Looking for something historical with a side of spooky? Then you just might be interested in the hauntingly beautiful farmhouse located at 946 Goram Rd. in Brogue, PA.  It’s listed for $950,000.

The atmospheric abode holds a key role in Cameron Beyl’s horror film, “The Veil,” set to hit theaters in 2023. A preview of the flick notes that the cinematic story incorporates science fiction and mystery, and promises “intrigue and strange enigmas.”

The restored stone farmhouse, which is the main setting of the film, is one of the oldest in the region. It was built in the late 1700s and used for many years as a wheat mill.

Original farm equipment can still be found throughout the property’s three buildings, which include the main house, the garage, and a Scottish-Irish log barn. There’s a grand total of nine bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.

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After the past few years of climbing home prices—and a pandemic that made even spacious homes feel cramped—you’d be forgiven for fantasizing about moving your brood into a big country house.

One way to make it happen? A barndominium is what you get when you convert an old barn into a luxurious condominium-style abode. (You can also build your own from scratch.)

We’ve been just as curious as you are about these nontraditional country homes. So we talked to folks who have lived in (or sold) these unique homes. Here are the main pros and cons for all would-be barndominium dwellers.

Pro No. 1: Rural lifestyle

All the barndominium owners we spoke to echoed a similar line of thought: Living in one is a great option if you’re looking for a simple, rural lifestyle for your family.

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A beachfront home with three swimming pools but no real kitchen has hit the market for just under $6 million.

Ron Rice, founder of sun-lotion company Hawaiian Tropic, built the Ormond Beach, FL, spread in 1987 as a party palace.

Known as the “Suntan King,” Rice died in May at the age of 81. But his real estate legacy shines on.

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If you’ve ever wanted to own a piece of movie history, now is your chance.

The restored beachfront inn featured in “Nights in Rodanthe” has once again surfaced on the market; and it could be yours, if you’re willing to splash out $1,699,000—a price drop of $100,000 from its initial listing in October.

Located in Rodanthe, NC, the six-bedroom inn is the setting for the 2008 Richard Gere and Diane Lane film.

Based on Nicholas Sparks‘ 2002 novel, the romance tells the story of Adrienne Willis (played by Lane), who is tasked with watching over her friend’s inn for a weekend. The only guest is Dr. Paul Flanner (played by Gere). The two spark as they sort out the complexities in their lives.

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Colin Powell was not only a four-star general who served for decades in the Army, but also a trailblazer who held three of the highest positions in the U.S. government.

Powell served as the first Black national security adviser under Ronald Reagan, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under George H.W. Bush, and secretary of state under George W. Bush.

Powell died in October 2021 at the age of 84.

And now, his former home in McLean, VA, just 10 miles outside the nation’s capital, has changed hands.

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Erin and Ben Napier have returned for Season 7 of their hit show, “Home Town“—and in the premiere episode, they renovate a house very near and dear to their hearts: their own!

In “The Country House,” Erin and Ben head just outside of Laurel, MS, to work on the property that they plan to use as a country getaway.

“To us, vacation is really just being away from technology and work,” Erin explains.

“So we bought a place in the country,” Ben says.

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Buyer’s remorse comes in many forms. In the aftermath of the most recent real estate rush, many homebuyers who were willing to compromise their priorities are now wishing they hadn’t been so lax about things like their down payment budget or paying way over the asking price.

And a recent study found that 1 in 4 first-time homebuyers who purchased a home in 2021 and 2022 regrets buying a property that needs too much maintenance.

As it turns out, underlying maintenance problems can manifest quite quickly in the bathroom. It’s a room that gets a lot of use.

So after enough time, red flags that were simply overlooked during the buying process—or viewed as minor fixes—eventually become major annoyances or problems.

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For those looking to sell their home, many have been forced to face the fact that they won’t get the price they’d dreamed of receiving anytime soon.

To close sales, more sellers are dropping asking prices than at any point in the past few years. The portion of homes on the market with at least one markdown is now outpacing even pre-pandemic years. Buyers simply can’t afford these high price tags now that mortgage interest rates have shot up.

In some parts of the country, as many as half of the homes on the market have had their price cut, making up, at least partly, for the higher monthly payment resulting from the currently hiked interest rates.

So where can buyers find the most discounted homes? And where do sellers need to be more realistic with their asking prices?

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There are a variety of reasons many homebuyers prefer purchasing a brand-new home instead of an older home.

Some love the idea of moving into a home that’s never been lived in by anyone else. (Think of that crowd as the “new-car smell” aficionados of homeownership.) Others relish the opportunity to put their personal stamp on a home—tailoring the model, layout, and finishes to their particular tastes.

And then there’s the segment of buyers who are simply turned off by older homes that will likely require work and upkeep. They assume—rightly in most cases—that a newly built home will mean lower maintenance costs.

However, if you have your eye on a new home because you expect absolute perfection from Day One, think again. New-home buyers must be prepared for issues that might arise, according to John Heidenry, managing partner at Red Bridge Condos, in Hoboken, NJ. He has been building luxury homes for nearly two decades.

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If you’ve ever wondered how much a reality-show home makeover adds to a property’s value—especially one by HGTV royalty Chip and Joanna Gaines—check out this sweet little cottage in Waco, TX.

It’s now listed for $339,900, more than three times what a single mom snagged it for back in 2013.

She paid around $89,900 for the 1,814-square-foot abode for the Gaineses’ “Fixer Upper” show on HGTV. The three-bedroom, one-bath fixer-upper—or the “Cottage Bungalow,” as Chip dubbed it—needed extreme TLC.

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If you’re feeling the financial crunch right now, you’re not alone. Ever since inflation reached a record high of 9.1% this past summer (the highest it’s been in 40 years), life has started to feel pretty unaffordable.

Add the double-whammy of increased energy prices and the oncoming holiday season, and it’s gearing up to be an expensive end to 2022. And a wallet-busting new year as well.

It’s little wonder that everyone seems to be trying to save money in their home. So we spoke to home and energy experts across the country to get their insider tips for the best ways to save on basic living expenses each month. Here’s what they had to say.

1. Get a home energy audit

If you want to understand where your hard-earned dollars are going each month, one of the best things you can do is get an energy audit.

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If you’re a fan of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, you might be frustrated by the scarcity of his iconic works.

At the moment, there is only one Wright-designed home available in the country. Located in Central California, it’s listed for $4,250,000.

But if you’re interested in a home built by one of Wright’s students, you’re in luck. His students have spread out across the U.S. and created some swell dwellings.

We found five homes that were designed (or claim to have been done) by architects Wright mentored. See if you can spot some of Wright’s signature elements in these unusual abodes.

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For those of you who thought you’d seen the last of Tarek El Moussa and Christina Hall working together on “Flip or Flop,” surprise—they’re back!

These two have returned for one more episode, titled “Flip or Flop: The Final Flip,” where they renovate a four-bedroom, three-bathroom, 2200-square-foot house in Sunset Beach, CA. They’d bought this property way back in 2020 for $925,000, figuring they could spend $200,000 to renovate it, and then sell it for about $1.5 million.

But that was two years, a bitter breakup, and a few new reality shows and spouses ago.

While they congenially worked together on the flip itself, it was not lost on us that they didn’t appear together in the interviews and commentary on the project. They spoke separately about everything they learned on the show over the past 10 years.

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Mark Wahlberg‘s 30,500-square-foot megamansion in Beverly Hills, CA, has returned to the market with a fresh $79,500,000 price tag.

The Richard Landry–designed home initially went up for sale in April for the eye-watering price of $87,500,000. Now, Compass’ celebrity real estate agent Carl Gambino has joined the sales team and the price has been reduced by $8 million.

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More than any other room in the home, the bathroom is a place where homeowners can let their design imagination run wild. It’s a space to try out new trends, experiment with bold colors, and embrace unique architectural details. Guests appreciate a powder room adorned in a fashion-forward wallpaper or a statement tile. And there’s nothing like stepping into a main bathroom, day in and day out, that celebrates your unique design point of view.

For this week’s trending Instagram decor, we decided to lean into the bold and the beautiful. Below, you’ll find five glamorous bathroom designs that are equal parts popular and refreshing.

1. All-blue bathroom

One simple way to bring a sophisticated design perspective to your bathroom is to pick a singular color and let it shine. The bathroom above from @elizabethhaydesign does a great job of illustrating this technique.

“Opt for vibrant tones in the bathroom such as blue, emerald, and rich purple to establish a striking, elegant atmosphere,” says Diana Viera, managing partner of Miami-based design firm Italkraft. “Balance darker shades with neutral colors like cream and beige, and accessorize with metallic decor accents for brightness.”

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A tiny, loft-style home once owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad in York Haven, PA, is this week’s most popular listing on Realtor.com®.

The historic, brick-front railroad depot has since been converted into a cozy single-family home. With just 722 square feet, the one-bedroom house sits on a generous 2.5-acre lot.

Other digs that drew your clicks include a Grecian-inspired castle in Nebraska, an affordable log cabin in New Hampshire, and a concrete fortress in Illinois.

For a full look at this week’s 10 most popular homes, keep on scrolling.

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A modern marvel positioned above Lake Michigan is making waves on the market.

Featured in the New York Times for its exceptional architectural design, the sleek showpiece is located in Northport, MI.

Two different families have occupied the home—which the listing refers to as “Evenfall”—since its 2017 construction.

The place last changed hands in 2020 for $1,050,000 ($60,000 less than the asking price). Just two years later, the new $1,895,000 listing price represents a considerable spike. But after 30 days on the market, the home has already found a buyer and is in contingent sale status.

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With Thanksgiving behind us and much Christmas merriment ahead, one might presume that home shoppers have shelved their house hunt until the new year. But no, the housing market is as hopping as ever—and even full of surprises of late.

“Housing data in the week that includes the Thanksgiving holiday show that the housing market continues to evolve, but not always as expected,” explains Realtor.com® Chief Economist Danielle Hale in her weekly analysis.

In our column “How’s the Housing Market This Week?” we’ll break down what’s happening with the latest real estate statistics, and what it means for homebuyers and sellers.

Home price growth ticked up

In November, home prices hovered at a national median of $417,000, down from June’s record high of $449,000. And although home prices have been growing by double digits year over year for 48 straight weeks, that growth has been tapering off.

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A vintage trailer resort—charmingly dubbed Flamingo Springs—in Prairie Grove, AR, is available for $1,890,000. The whimsical property grabbed the web’s attention and topped our list of Most Popular Homes.

In 2016, a young couple moved to the Natural State from California and purchased the 60-acre property for $167,500. The pair—who had previously built movie sets—dreamed of turning the land into an eclectic Palm Springs-inspired RV park. They had hoped to live and raise their family there.

“I helped my clients for a year and a half locate this piece of land,” says Rene Guin-Salazar, of Keller Williams Market Pro Realty, Bentonville. “It was their dream to build this.”

A change of plan

After they obtained the necessary approvals, the couple’s vision for Flamingo Springs began to take shape.

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Jonathan and Drew Scott know that home trends come and go, and the latest “Property Brothers: Forever Home” highlights just how ’80s a house can get.

In the episode “The Next Multigeneration,” the HGTV stars are called to remodel the El Segundo, CA, home that Nina grew up in. Her grandparents lived there; her mother, Chiqui, still lives there; and now, Nina and her husband, Nick, want to move in with their toddler twins. That’s four generations that have lived under the same roof since 1986, and many of the original features remain, dating the house big-time.

Nina, Nick, and Chiqui have given the property brothers a generous budget of $220,000 to redo the kitchen, dining room, family room, and living room. And they all need major work. Here are a few dated features they fix—and some clever tips you might be tempted to try in your own abode.

Do away with dated mirrored walls

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